Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Jill Stuart Spring 2010

I still can't make up my mind whether to get anything from this collection. On one hand, the new Mix Compact Blushes look pretty and different from the four that I already own but on the other hand, the new Jewel Crystal Eyes look like a rehash of previous releases. At the current exchange rate, the Jewel Crystal Eyes cost about S$80 each if purchased in Japan.

Hey Iris! I LOVE that palette, I've had my eye on it since the promo pics came out. I'm particularly loving the burgundy (2nd from the right). It reminds me a lot of MAC Trax eyeshadow, which was the first eyeshadow I ever purchased =D

I was thinking about Eternal Platinum but the swatches make me think I have similar shades SOMEWHERE in my stash, but otherwise I don`t think my wishlist has changed at all. Both Mix Blushes look different from everything I own, and Crystal Ruby looks gorgeous... lately I have been lemming a burgundy and sparkly black shade!

I shall make a texture comparison between this, and Illuminance Eye's Jewel Dress.

Firstly, the new palette weighs 6g; illuminance weighs 4.1g, as indicated on their packagings.

Eternal Platinum: The 1st and 2nd colour from left are very sheer, and glittery, but less powder fallouts (slightly only) compared to illuminance's.

The 3rd and 4th colours are more intensed, have more pigments. No glitter, just some subtle shimmers. The powders are lasting, no fallout. Illuminance powders are rather chunky and have the tendency to fallout upon application. All four colours are very glittery with sparkle.

Overall, I would prefer Jewel Crystal Eyes.I don't know about Seductive and Brillance palettes cos' I don't own these.

Hey winterberry-gal, Thanks for your review! I have asked a friend to help me buy them from Hong Kong but I will receive them only in late February. Will definitely post reviews when I get them :-) It took me a long time to decide which ones to get. I don't like glitter in my eyeshadows so it's good to hear that the Jewel Crystal Eyes don't have as much fall out problems as the Illuminance Eyes.